Expert Evaluations
2012 Volkswagen Beetle
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- Styling
- Accessories
- Space and Access
- Comfort
- Performance
- Driving
- Safety
- Appreciation
- Driving
- Braking
- Manoeuvrability
- Steering
- Handling
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Seats
- Noise Level
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Cargo Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- No more flower!
- 2.0L TSI engine
- Fender sound system
- Great new look
- Lots of road noise at higher speeds
- Back seat still a little tight
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- Styling
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- Space and Access
- Comfort
- Performance
- Driving
- Safety
- Appreciation
- Driving
- Braking
- Manoeuvrability
- Steering
- Handling
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Seats
- Noise Level
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Cargo Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- New shape is good...
- Sharp handling
- Lively 2.5L
- Wind noise from the doors/windows
- Mushy brake pedal
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- Styling
- Accessories
- Space and Access
- Comfort
- Performance
- Driving
- Safety
- Appreciation
- Driving
- Braking
- Manoeuvrability
- Steering
- Handling
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Seats
- Noise Level
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Cargo Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Outstanding engine and DSG gearbox
- Exhilarating performance and handling
- More content for less $$ than Golf GTI
- Fun yet reasonably practical
- Premium fuel user
- Only seats four
- Awkward audio/navigation setup